Fontina is the symbol of agriculture in Italy's tiny, French-speaking Aosta Valley region. The cows that produce the milk for Fontina Val d'Aosta graze on high-altitude Alpine pastures dotted with wildflowers and native herbs. Fontina is a great cooking cheese, as it melts evenly without losing any flavor. Extremely aromatic (some might say "stinky"), Fontina is best noted for its value as a savory and fruity table cheese. Its slightly grassy flavor embodies the taste of a true raw milk cheese.

I believe this to be a washed rind, and the first I tried. It is not too fierce for a novice to approach, and pleasantly rewards the curious with some appreciation and ability to stretch just a bit. The texture and flavor is a wonderful mix.
As a true novice to this sort of cheese, I was a bit nervous about ordering, then eating. Now I have little worry about such orders in the future.

By Dulany Lingofrom La Veta, COon Aug 27, 2016

I LOVE THIS CHEESE

I first tasted Fontina when I was in Italy. I first tasted Italy again when I got igourmets Fontina. It is the basic cheese for my famous Mac and Cheese with Bacon. I have tried several other retailers, but none have Fontina Val d'Aosta, and it is head and shoulders above the others.

By Katie M.from Warwick, RIon Jun 11, 2016

Very melty Fontina Val d'Aosta

My fontina came when expected and cold and that combination is all I need. The price is pretty good also.

By Vincentfrom Tampa, Floridaon May 01, 2016

FONTINA VAL D'AOSTA

The cheese is excellent but the price is somewhat stiff.
I HAVE TO WATCH OUT HOME MUCH I EAT OR IT WILL BE GONE IN NO TIME.
VINCENT

By Katie M.from Warwick, RIon Apr 23, 2016

Simply the Best Fontina Val d'Aosta

The cheese came cold and the price was right. The taste is so delicious and the texture is very creamy when it's melted.

By Katie M.from Warwick, RIon Mar 27, 2016

Fontina Val d'Aosta the greatest!!!

My package came a little early which was fine with me and it was very cold. This Fontina is the best melting and tasting cheese ever.

By Doriafrom Clevelandon Mar 27, 2016

Not the fontina I had in Cuneo, Italy

The cheese arrived very quickly and was well packaged, but I was hoping to get the creamy soft fontina that we bought in Cuneo near Valle Gesso. This fontina was harder than any cheddar and not at all what I thought I was buying. Probably my fault, but still...

By midwestern fanfrom wisconsinon Feb 25, 2016

one of my favorites

glad to find a place where i can order online. i used to easily find this in Boston, but can't do so now that i live in the midwestern boondocks.

By Katie M.from Warwick, RIon Oct 03, 2015

Absolute heaven, Fontina Val d'Aosta

I made a lasagna with it and everyone thought it was the best because it's so creamy and delicious. My favorite italian cheese.